The population of Austria takes the pope more than moral authority and less as a political actor. This stems from a recent study by the Gallup Institute. According to this, six out of ten respondents (62 percent) regard the influence of the Pope as a low at international level.
Seven out of ten (71 percent), on the other hand, see the head of the church as a “symbol of universal values such as peace, human dignity and solidarity”. Respondents aged 16 and older are waiting for reforms and an extensive modernization of the Catholic Church (45 percent). Almost every third person (34 percent) speaks for a balance between tradition and memory. Only nine percent prefer traditional structures.
According to the survey, reforms among 1000 respondents want former Catholics and those who are willing to be church. However, the Catholic holidays are highly approved.
The interest in the pope’s election was behavior: 36 percent strived with interest, the clear majority (63 percent) was free of charge.
Majority is positive or neutral towards the church
Despite the low religious practice, the Catholic Church in Austria is positive or neutral. The country can only imagine a little less than every third person (31 percent) without a Catholic Church.
The facility is kept to make a contribution to maintain historical and cultural goods and that traditions maintains. Three quarters emphasize the role of the history and identity of Austria. Just as many see it an important support for the needy. The role in life crises and dedication to social justice are also recognized.
Source: Krone
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